The imacon flextight 949 is a superb scanner offering a dynamic range of 4. Flextight 848 scanner and usb connections film forum. The transparency made from the negative still looked great, but the scan from the 6. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire. Hasselblad focus calibration sheet for flextight 646 h40900026. Sep 14, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Hasselblad imacon flextight photo scanner plus hol.
Hasselblad imacon flextight photo film scanner youtube. The flextight 2848 utilizes awardwinning flexcolor software, imacons first step in its 3f flexible file format digital data management system. My macmini has no firewire so this need a conversion piece, is the software 32bit then i have a real problem. Flextight photo scanner by imacon this was given hasselblad imacon original film holdernegative carrier 6x6x2. In 2000 imacon, now hasselblad, created a new proprietary format for the flextight scanners, the flexible file format or fff. The version of the software i tested showed some annoying quirks in which saved options would reset at unpredictable.
I have the imacon flextight photo which is the previous version to the 343. Imacon as assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using imacon software or products. Aug 14, 2001 imacon say the colorflex software used in the flextight scanners is very easy to use, yet offers a host of sophisticated image manipulation and colour correcting features. Mar 09, 2015 hi im about to buy a imacon scanner, but have two difficult choices. They have just added flextouch that cleans up dust, etc. Looking for a we are ready to meet any high resolution, high density scanner imacons state of the art software technology flexcolor offers ease of use and versatility. If you suspect your scans are not as sharp as they should be, use this sheet to calibrate your scanner no more than every three months.
Mar 17, 2003 the newest addition to imacon s flextight line of scanners is the flextight 343. Like the flextight 646 and 848, the flextight 343 uses imacons flexible magnetic holder to avoid the use of gels, tapes, or glass plates. While primarily testing it imacon scanner medium format transparencies i also did tests with 35mm. I equalized the visual contrast between the two originals the flextight was a bit contrastier out of the gate with its software s default settings and then scaled the flextight image up to 400 and the. So there is a photo lab within an hour of travel from where i live, they have imacon 848 flextight and charge 40 per hour of using it. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by hasselblad as. Do not attempt to use flextight 343 with any power source outside the specified range. Fortunately i had an open calendar and was able to work with the imacon flextight photo more than enough to try and learn all of its capabilities, as well as test scan a very diverse selection of film types and images with a wide range of subjects.
The first and most basic element that is unique to the imacon photo is the film holder and transport that provides a basis for the name flextight. Imacon flextight 646 film scanner 35 mm desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. I recently replaced the bulb in my imacon 343 and as i have seen discusssed here, and read elsewhere, the white balance is different with the new bulbs as hasselblad has stopped making 5400k bulbs for the 343. Nov 09, 2016 the flextight uses a coldcathode tube in the 343, its basically an offtheshelf 6w daylight tube whose intensity is not variable scanning speed, however, is. In three 10hour days, i managed to get the old os x 10. Focus your imacon flextight 646 scanner with the focus calibration sheet from hasselblad. The new generation of hasselblad scanners, the flextight x1 and x5, are both built around the same foundation. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on. Imacon expects to have a windows version of the software available in march. About the imacon 949 flextight film scanner image science. The new software for the pc should be posted on the imacon website.
Imacon launch flextight precision iii scanner ephotozine. Once installed and set up, which was accomplished easily and simply following the well documented instructions, i did a few initial test scans with familiar film images i use for evaluation. The basic principle behind 3f is the ability to reuse data with total flexibility, always delivering perfect output images, reducing production time and. Hasselblad imacon flextight x1 scanner h70380201 adorama. Nov 27, 2002 anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner. Scanner was made in denmark, featuring rodenstock optics. Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital talk. The imacon flextight 949 was the last imacon branded scanner to be released before the merger of imacon and hasselblad, and is significantly better. The scanner and all devices attached to the scanner computer, monitor.
Hi im about to buy a imacon scanner, but have two difficult choices. As you can see, the motor that controls the movement of the film into and out of the scanning plane skips. Hasselblad flextight x1 scanner, 6300 dpi, 60 mb pm, 3f auto scan button, batch scanning mfr. The imacon flextight x5 scanner is the top model in the flextight scanner series and features the best of all worlds. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning. Imacon launches new flextight 2848 scanner whattheythink. The speed and quality of this scanner exceeds any other product on the market place today.
Like the flextight 646 and 848, the flextight 343 uses imacon s flexible magnetic holder to avoid the use of gels, tapes, or glass plates. Yes up to six images depending on film format and holder used. Hasselblad imacon flextight 343 film scanner fm forums. Mar 12, 2012 this is a short video demonstrating the problem im currently having with my imacon. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. Flexcolor can be used in combination with hasselblads so called virtual drum scanners hasselblad flextight x1 and hasselblad flextight x5 as well as with older models such as imacon flextight 949, imacon flextight 848, imacon flextight 646, imacon flextight 343, imacon flextight precision ii and imacon flextight. Imacon flextight precision ii still worth buying today. Another is having to fool the software in order to get 8000 dpi for both horizontally and vertically positioned 35mmfilm frames. Hasselbladimacon flextight scanning and delivery ewa digital. We offer a high quality scanning service, using only hasselblad imacon flextight virtual drum scanners. Hasselblad flextight 343 also what i has forgotten to mentions is the setup for the flextight, i was forced to upgraded to the latest version of macosx.
The imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. A vertical optical system allows the ccd to face downwards, creating a glassfree optical path between the original and the lens. Im offering for sale an excellent condition hasselblad imacon flextight 343 virtual drum film scanner. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning virtual drum principle. There is currently a version for use with macintosh platforms and a pc compatible package will be available from imacon in early 2002.
With the advent of flextight technology ftt, imacons flextight precision iisets. For all other regions, please contact our global service center. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Based on my shooting 35mm, 24 x 65 panoramic and 6 x 7 medium format, this scanner seems to have the best specs. Nov 27, 2002 the leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. After hours of searching for solutions and switching cards, i discovered the solution to getting imacon scanners 343, 646, 848 etc to work with windows 10 win 10. The 3f system the revolutionary professional scanning. I have never used a scanner like that and was wondering if anyone could give an estimate as to how quicklyslowly this scanner works and how much i could realistically hope to get done in an hour. The lack of digital ice is partially offset by the fact that the flextights tube is a more diffuse light source that tends to cut down on the effects of dust and scratches. Items discussed in article hasselblad flextight x1 scanner. The test is a 320 pixelhigh section of a flextight scan and a 400 pixelhigh section of a polaroid scan left side of the building. Buy hasselblad power supply for imacon flextight scanners 343 646848949x1x5 featuring for imacon flextight scanners, operates on 100240vac.
The only difference is that the 343 can use firewire and therefore is a little faster. Flextight scanners are all built to the same formula. It comes complete with 3 original film holders, power supply, and firewire cable. Any imacon flextight photo scanner users pro digital. This is within the normal wallsocket power standards of most countries.
But, my dealer vistektoronto had one available for testing. This is very good news because it raises the pc softwares capabilities to essentially the same level as that of the mac version. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. I have to choose between a imacon 343, very good scanner, but have max 3200 dpi res and lacks af, but this scanner have firewire, the latter has not, this means i can use a new computer and updated software. The basic principle behind 3f is the ability to reuse data with total flexibility, always delivering perfect output images, reducing production time and increasing digital database value.
The image quality is outstanding and for medium format without compromises, it really is the only game in. Ease of use, incomparable quality, and unique batchscanning capabilities all packed in a classic and characteristic design. Imacon say the colorflex software used in the flextight scanners is very easy to use, yet offers a host of sophisticated image manipulation and colour correcting features. This is very good news because it raises the pc software s capabilities to essentially the same level as that of the mac version. Jun 20, 2016 in three 10hour days, i managed to get the old os x 10. Comp bind technology imacon flextight precision ii photo slide film scanner silver nylon antistatic dust cover w x 14d x 25h. Imacon flextight precision ii with original box one of. With its improved light source, the flextight 949 is the ultimate tool for negative scanning, with better blue. Flextight 949 negative scanning many photographers choose imacon flextight scanners because of the outstanding image quality they obtain from negative originals. Imacon flexframe solutions guide the objective of this guide is to enhance your sales effort by giving you the total overview of camera adapters and other peripherals for one of the worlds most versatile and flexible systems in high end digital photography. The newest addition to imacons flextight line of scanners is the flextight 343.
Here is a link to their customer announcement, which also has further links to the downloadable software update and a pdf format manual. Hasselblad power supply for imacon flextight scanners 343646. Imacons state of the art software technology flexcolor offers ease of use and versatility. By taking this sharply defined approach imacon developed a unique design combining all of the attributes that accomplish this task most effectively. The flextight 343 power supply requires a mains voltage of between 100 and 240 v ac at a frequency of 50 to 60 hz.
In 2004 it was merged into hasselblad digital camera backs. Sep 01, 2000 the imacon flextight photo was designed to provide the highest level of performance doing just one thing, scanning 35mm and 120 size film. The flextight 848 utilises the award winning flexcolor software. The flextight uses a coldcathode tube in the 343, its basically an offtheshelf 6w daylight tube whose intensity is not variable scanning speed, however, is.
All scanning is done by our staff in the camden town office, who provide a prompt and intelligent service, with individual attention being paid to each job. Anybody currently using the imacon flextight photo scanner. Imacon flextight 343 film scanner desktop firewire overview and full product specs on cnet. Buy hasselblad power supply for imacon flextight scanners 343646848949x1x5 featuring for imacon flextight scanners, operates on 100240vac. A 3f allows one to obtain a file similar to a raw file from an analog original. The imacon flextight 949 was the last imacon branded scanner to be released before the merger of imacon and hasselblad, and is significantly better than even previous imacon scanners.
Sep 21, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. This is a short video demonstrating the problem im currently having with my imacon. But, came to install a firewire card to run my imacon scanner and flexcolor software and it wont work. Unique highend quality and speed the flextight 848 builds on the foundation of the award winning virtual drum. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
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